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Using Our Natural Resources Wisely

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students understand how ground water can be recycled to maximize its usage and begin to think about ways conservation can help Kansas preserve its natural resources in other areas - soil, minerals, and clean air.
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Everyday vs. Extreme Relationships with Nature

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students examine the interactions with nature and the environment. They discover where water comes from and ways to conserve water. They also examine energy sources and consumption.
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Ammonium Nitrate - Heat of Solution

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Learners quantify the relationship between temperature, energy and heat and define an endothermic reaction. They measure the energy change caused by dissolving one mole of ammonium nitrate in water.
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Terrestrial Communities

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students watch a video about different terrestrial communities. They conduct an experiment with sponges conserving water. They research desert characteristics comparing them with other biomes.
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Erosion

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders study the effects of running water on erosion. They examine how the soil on the playground is affected by erosion and determine how the placement of trees and shrubs changes the path of erosion. In their science journals,...
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Endangered Species- Florida Panther

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students investigate the concept of the conservation of the Florida Panther and examine the effects of the Everglades water restoration project. They conduct a web based activity that includes the following: Listing what they know,...
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Protecting Agriculture's Tools

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students brainstorm which tools farmers can control and why. They discuss how to conserve water, air and soil. They discuss the role of farmers and how they feed the world.
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Making Paper

For Teachers K
Students create paper by adding a few small scraps of paper into the blender pitcher and adding just enough water to thoroughly soak paper.
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Wise Use of Paper

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Pupils explore the paper recycling process. They experiment with ways to conserve and recycle paper products.
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Making New Electricity

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Pupils investigate the concepts of energy conversion and conservation. They research the history of energy conversions into electrical energy. They design experiments in order to replicate a conversion of energy into electricity.
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Chemical Formulas Unit-Day 4

For Teachers 10th - 11th
The purpose of this lesson involves reviewing nomenclature and molecular formulas as well as introducing naming molecular compounds and identifying acids. The students investigate and understand how conservation of energy and matter is...
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Chlorine-Bleached Paper

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students analyze the effects of pollution and other types of ecosystem devasation caused by chlorine. They examine alternative technologies that allow for the bleaching of paper without using chlorine. They discover what they can do to...
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Indicator Species

For Teachers 4th - 7th
Students explore the ecological foundation of India's and ways to save the forests, water and the India tiger. After a lecture on identifying a healthy forest and the importance of the animals, students participate in activities to...
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Getting To Know You:learning the Aza Ssp Terminology

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars discover the role zoos play in conservation of animals. They research the captive breeding programs that are in place at the Minnesota Zoo. They use the zoo's website to find the American Zoo and Aquarium Associations...
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Science with Mud!

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders give some examples of chemical reactions they see everyday. In this chemistry activity, 8th graders investigate how much water soil can hold. They collect data and compare results with others.
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Save Our Soil

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students explore the need for good farm land and reasons for the disappearance of agricultural areas. They brainstorm environmental friendly decisions and soil conservation. In their community, students explore new land developments...
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Roaming Biomes

For Teachers 7th - 11th
Students use the Internet to research the capabilities of earth-observation satellites. Using the information, they write a report on how remote-sensing technology is used to measure the impact of climate change. They identify the...
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We Are All Responsible

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students conduct research about the issue of conservation and the environment. They focus upon the interdependence of man and nature. They write and discuss the issue of environmental preservation. Students appreciate the importance of...
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Home Survey: What Kind of Energy?

For Students 4th - 5th
In this environmental awareness worksheet, students become aware of home energy conservation and recycling. Students answer 10 short essay questions about the energy used in daily life.
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Chemical Bonding

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders identify the three main types of chemical bonds. In this chemistry lesson, 8th graders draw Lewis dot diagrams of elements and determine the bond formed. They create a model water molecule.
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Turning the Tide on Trash: Marine Debris Curriculum

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Six different lessons comprise this unit on marine debris. Science, language arts, social studies, and art projects make this an ideal interdisciplinary unit. The result will be well-informed future citizens who can help make a...
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Consumer Choices

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers identify and discuss the issue of sustainable fishing. Students research a seafood product available in their community. High schoolers assess and defend a position about whether a seafood product for sale in their...
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Feng Shui Fun

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students examine the Chinese concept of Feng Shui through a PBS episode called Mal Suerte. They discuss ideas like conserving water, donating unwanted toys and clothes, and displaying family pictures. They place inspirational messages...
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John Muir: Long Ago and Now

For Teachers K - 1st
Students explore nature objects brought indoors such as rocks, seeds, leaves and shells to identify where the objects came from. They hear stories about John Muir's life and make booklets about nature areas they enjoy.

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